Police seek help to identify unkempt man who tried to enter a residence

Police in Port Hope say an older man tried to enter a home on Rideout Street Tuesday morning.

At about 10:15 a woman says she answered a knock on her door . . . and a man reportedly tried to push by her.

The woman pushed back and the man left driving a dark burgundy or red Jeep SUV. Police say the man appeared confused and was shuffling when he walked. He had on a two-piece beige track suit. Police say he was in his early 60s, about 5’8″ to 5’10” with messy white hair and beard, a scruffy appearance and missing teeth.

Anyone with information is asked to call Port Hope Police or Crime Stoppers.